Company history
The company was founded in 1925 by Samuel Sydney Marchant in (1897-1975). Initially situated in Chancery Lane in the city of London, it held a large stock of Oriental art, but also dealt in arms and armour, paintings and continental porcelain. In 1952 it moved to its present address at 120 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BH.
The trading name was Marchant from 1925-1936 when it was renamed S. Marchant & Son with the birth of Richard Marchant. This name was retained until 2009 when the company reverted to its original name of Marchant.
Richard Marchant joined his father in 1953 and it is from that time the company specialised only in Oriental art. He was elected treasurer of the British Antique Dealers association from June 2003-2005. He then became Chairman for four years until 2009. He was the Chairman of the Oriental Vetting Committee at the Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair for ten years until 2009 when the fair closed. Marchants exhibited at the fair from 1975-2009 and also for eleven years at the international Asian Art fair in New York. Stuart Marchant, the third generation, joined the company in 1985, after five years apprenticeship. He is now with Richard the main buyer.
The trading name was Marchant from 1925-1936 when it was renamed S. Marchant & Son with the birth of Richard Marchant. This name was retained until 2009 when the company reverted to its original name of Marchant.
Richard Marchant joined his father in 1953 and it is from that time the company specialised only in Oriental art. He was elected treasurer of the British Antique Dealers association from June 2003-2005. He then became Chairman for four years until 2009. He was the Chairman of the Oriental Vetting Committee at the Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair for ten years until 2009 when the fair closed. Marchants exhibited at the fair from 1975-2009 and also for eleven years at the international Asian Art fair in New York. Stuart Marchant, the third generation, joined the company in 1985, after five years apprenticeship. He is now with Richard the main buyer.